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Trump Wants Nuclear Arms Control Talks With China and Russia. Here’s Where to Start.
By Mathew Jie Sheng Yeo
Forget denuclearization – first, talk about not resuming nuclear testing.
The Myth of a ‘Reverse Kissinger’: Why Aligning With Russia to Counter China Is a Strategic Illusion
By Jianli Yang
Any U.S. attempt to align with Russia to counterbalance China lacks the geopolitical, economic, and strategic foundation necessary for success.
The Nansei Islands: Japan’s Frontline in a Taiwan Emergency
By Takahashi Kosuke
China is ramping up its military actions and raising tensions in the Nansei Islands. Japan is bolstering its presence in response. Locals are caught in the middle.
Australia’s Intelligence Chief Expects More Communal Violence in a Worsening Security Environment
By Michelle Grattan
The ASIO chief’s Annual Threat Assessment painted a dark picture of the next five years, warning of “more security surprises” in Australia.
How China Integrated the PLA’s Aerospace-related Forces
By Ying Yu Lin
Through several rounds of reform, China has moved to consolidate control of its aerospace-related military units – including ballistic missile defense – under a single command.
China’s Space Dream: No Limits, No End
By Mathieu Duchâtel
China’s space strategy is shaped by military ambitions, aspirations for technological dominance, and ubiquitous commercial considerations.
Trump and the Philippines: Will the Squad Top the Quad?
By Pooja Bhatt and Don McLain Gill
Trump’s regional policy is likely to focus on U.S. military engagement to counter China. The Philippines thus may become a linchpin in U.S. engagement in the Indo-Pacific.
Philippines Accuses Chinese Navy of ‘Aggressive’ Actions Over Disputed Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
Tensions over Scarborough Shoal have increased markedly since the middle of last year, when Beijing and Manila reached an "understanding" over another disputed shoal.
Did the US Just Change Its Taiwan Policy?
By Bruce Xin Tao
Updates to a State Department factsheet on Taiwan could indicate a tactical adjustment or a strategic shift.
Amid KMT Budget Cuts, Taiwan’s DPP Proposes Raising Defense Spending
By Brian Hioe
President Lai Ching-te is looking to work around the KMT budget bill by proposing special budgets to keep defense spending intact.
Cook Islands’ China Shock: A ‘Frog in the Pot’ Moment for Pacific Security
By Anne-Marie Brady
The new China-Cook Islands deal has implications for Pacific security, but particularly for New Zealand, the United States, and Australia.
Trump and Modi Boost India-US Defense Cooperation
By Ajai Shukla
With the US announcing a review of its policy on releasing fifth-generation fighters and undersea systems to India, Delhi could soon acquire the F-35 Lightning II joint strike aircraft.